Idaho
Montpelier is a small town in Idaho with a population of 2,681. Residents earn $52,212 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Montpelier receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Montpelier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Montpelier is $52,212, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Montpelier is $185,600, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $639 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Montpelier is below the national average at 355 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,896 per 100,000, near the national average.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Montpelier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches, including 90.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,212 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,377 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $774 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,673 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 282 |
| County GDP | $296M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,613 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.41% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $185,600 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $276,063 |
| Census Median Rent | $639 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,613 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.41% |
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,192/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Total Violent | 355.5/100K |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 39.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 316.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,895.7/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 237.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,619.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 39.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.9 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 90.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,976 ft (1,821 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3260°N, 111.2988°W |
| County FIPS | 16007 |
Winner: Republican by 77.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,156/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |